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title: "ENQ584 - Feasibility Study Make and Trade Zone"
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# ENQ584 - Feasibility Study Make and Trade Zone

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fb671c5-c677-4da5-a42e-8f37ebcdef36

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by Derby City Council, seeking quotations for the "ENQ584 - Feasibility Study Make and Trade Zone". This initiative aims to address issues such as retail decline in Derby City Centre, with a significant focus on diversifying the economy and enhancing local entrepreneurship. The contract has a budget of £50,000 and is classified under business services. The tender period concluded on 6 March 2020, while the contract commenced on 23 March 2020 and is set to expire on 15 June 2020. There is an option for extension until 31 March 2021, depending on performance and budget approval.

This tender presents a pivotal opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and market analysis, particularly those with experience in economic development and urban regeneration. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may be well-suited to respond effectively to the needs of the project. Successful bidders could play an essential role in reshaping business offerings in Derby, directly contributing to job creation and the revitalisation of the city centre.

## Notice

Quotations are invited for the provision of a Feasibility Study: Derby Make and Trade Zone Derby City Council has identified the opportunity to tackle the retail decline and loss of footfall in our city centre, further diversify the economy, overcome skills gaps and address the under-representation of knowledge intensive service businesses, by establishing a Make and Trade Zone with a retail diversification fund. The Grant/Loan fund will help existing and new landlords and traders to re-imagine the uses and function of their buildings and business to encourage local entrepreneurs to create new and exciting offers for the city centre economy. Furthermore support offered would range from flexible leases, including meanwhile leases, specialist advice and coaching, the development of networks, joint promotional campaigns, interaction with the University of Derby, Derby College and other stakeholders. Key outcomes will include, a physical zone within a key landmark building offering unique platform for traditional trade augmented by new digital opportunities to maximise competitive advantage, new economic activity, jobs and a reduction in empty shop units. Make and Trade Zone is a concept within the Delivery Plan of the Economic Growth Strategy. The idea is that we would create an area of the City Centre which would be freed from the normal restrictive rents, rates, planning controls and parking charges. This would be defined through the establishment of a Make and Trade Masterplan. The contract period is 12 weeks, the contract is estimated to commence 23 March 2020 and expire 15 June 2020 There will be an option to extend the contract for potential follow on work up to 31 March 2021 subject to budget approval, satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period will not exceed 31 March 2021 The maximum budget available for the initial term of this contract is PS50,000. Bids in excess of this amount will not be considered. Any follow on work will be costed separately and will be subject to additional budget approval. The Service Providers day rates and hourly rates provided in the resource schedule submitted as part of their proposal will be used to calculate the costs of any follow on requirements. Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 15:00 on 5 March 2020. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 12:00 pm on 6 March 2020. Please visit the Council's e-tendering system https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Please search for ENQ584

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f964a672-fab2-42ab-8ce2-33486d9ebc20 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2020 - 9 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,713 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CREATIVE SPACE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2020 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f964a672-fab2-42ab-8ce2-33486d9ebc20
- 10 Feb 2020 at 14:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66b152d6-9465-45b0-bbc0-e8512ee83da9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f964a672-fab2-42ab-8ce2-33486d9ebc20
  23rd June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66b152d6-9465-45b0-bbc0-e8512ee83da9
  10th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  link to e-procurement portal

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org

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